Stacy Huddleston
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Therapist
Tyler, Texas
License 68863
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
About Stacy
My path to becoming a therapist is deeply personal. Over the years, I have experienced grief, loss, divorce, trauma, abuse, and major life transitions in my own journey. These experiences not only shaped my understanding of suffering but also deepened my heart for walking with others who find themselves in painful or uncertain seasons. I know firsthand how overwhelming life can feel, and I also see the hope and restoration that can come through faith, healing, and connection.
In addition to my personal journey, I have spent many years as a social worker in the hospice field, supporting individuals and families through end-of-life care, loss, and the grieving process. These experiences deepened my calling to create a safe and compassionate space for people in their most vulnerable moments. They also strengthened my belief that healing is possible even in seasons of sorrow, especially when we lean on faith and community.
Today, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals through grief, loss, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and faith-centered—grounded in the belief that every person is created in God’s image and deeply loved by Him. At Connect & Restore Therapy, I blend evidence-based practices with Christian values, offering a safe space where you can process your story, rediscover your strength, and move forward with clarity and peace.
It is my privilege to walk alongside you, not only as a therapist but also as someone who has walked through valleys and experienced God’s grace and renewal firsthand. Together, we can lean into hope and pursue the healing and restoration God desires for your life. As Scripture reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
Insurance Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaMedicareOptumUnitedHealthcare
Out-of-Network Cost
$100 - 175 per session
Sliding scale
Top specialtyTrauma and PTSD
How do you work with clients with trauma and PTSD?
I support clients with trauma and PTSD by creating a safe, compassionate space to process their experiences. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT to help reduce symptoms, teach grounding and coping skills, and work toward healing and reclaiming a sense of control.
Top specialtyStress
How do you work with clients with stress?
I help clients manage stress by teaching practical coping skills, exploring underlying triggers, and using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to build resilience and restore balance.
Top specialtyWomen's Issues
How do you work with clients with women's issues?
I support women by providing a safe space to explore challenges such as relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and stress, while teaching coping skills and empowering them to build confidence and balance.
Couples Therapy
How does couples therapy work and how can it help?
Couples therapy provides a safe space to improve communication, address conflict, and rebuild connection. I help partners identify unhelpful patterns, learn healthier ways to listen and respond, and strengthen trust and intimacy so the relationship can grow
Approaches · Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
How does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) work and how can it help?
CBT works by helping you notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that affect your emotions and behaviors. In sessions, we identify negative thoughts, challenge them, and practice healthier ways of thinking and coping—reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building long-term resilience.
Specialties · Anxiety
How do you work with clients with anxiety?
I help clients with anxiety by teaching calming techniques, exploring underlying thoughts and triggers, and using approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to reduce worry, manage stress, and build long-term coping skills.
About Me
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
I became a therapist because I’ve always believed people can heal from pain when they’re met with safety, curiosity, and skillful support. Early in my training I saw how a single compassionate conversation could change someone’s sense of self, restore relationships, and create space for hope — and I wanted to be that steady, evidence-based presence for others.
What keeps me doing this work is watching real change happen: when clients reclaim parts of themselves that trauma, grief, or shame had silenced; when couples rediscover connection; when someone learns a new skill that helps them get through a hard day. I’m motivated by the trust people place in me, by continuing to learn (DBT, trauma-informed care, grief work and more), and by the belief that healing isn’t about fixing — it’s about partnering with you to uncover strengths, build new skills, and restore meaningful connections.
Approaches · Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
How does dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) work and how can it help?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) works by teaching skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthy relationships. It helps clients manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build balance between acceptance and change for a more stable, fulfilling life.
Specialties · Depression
How do you work with clients with depression?
I support clients with depression by helping them challenge negative thought patterns, build healthy routines, and reconnect with activities and values that bring meaning—using approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to foster hope and resilience.
About Me
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
I’d want them to know therapy isn’t about being ‘broken’—it’s about having a safe, supportive space to work through challenges, gain tools, and feel less alone. It’s an act of strength and self-care, not weakness.
About Me
What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?
People considering working with me should know that I bring both professional expertise and deep compassion into the therapy room. Through my own life experiences, I’ve faced many of the same challenges my clients are going through, which allows me to connect with authenticity and understanding.
Approaches · Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
How does acceptance and commitment (ACT) work and how can it help?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps by teaching clients to accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions aligned with their values. This approach reduces struggle, builds psychological flexibility, and supports living a more meaningful life.
Specialties · Grief
How do you work with clients with grief?
I support clients with grief by providing a compassionate space to process their loss, honor their feelings, and move at their own pace. Together we explore coping strategies, meaning-making, and ways to stay connected to what they’ve lost while finding a path forward.
About Me
What do therapy sessions with you look like?
Sessions with me are collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. We’ll start by exploring what’s going on in your life, set clear goals together, and use practical tools—like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or coping skills—to help you make real, meaningful progress.
Approaches · Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
How does mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT) work and how can it help?
Mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT) helps by teaching clients to stay present, notice thoughts and feelings without judgment, and break cycles of rumination. By combining mindfulness practices with CBT tools, it reduces anxiety, depression, and stress while improving balance and self-awareness.
Approaches · Emotionally Focused (EFT)
How does emotionally focused therapy work and how can it help?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients identify and understand the deeper emotions driving their patterns in relationships. By creating a safe space to express these emotions, EFT strengthens bonds, improves communication, and fosters more secure and supportive connections.
Approaches · Somatic
How does somatic therapy work and how can it help?
Somatic therapy works by connecting mind and body—using techniques like breathwork, grounding, and body awareness to release stored tension and trauma. It helps clients regulate their nervous system, reduce stress, and heal by addressing how experiences are held in the body as well as the mind.
Approaches · Gottman Method
How does the Gottman method work and how can it help?
The Gottman Method focuses on strengthening relationships by improving communication, building trust, and reducing conflict through research-based strategies. It helps couples deepen their connection, manage disagreements effectively, and create lasting patterns of love and respect.
Specialties · Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
How do you work with clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
I help clients with OCD by providing a supportive space to explore intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors while reducing shame and isolation. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and exposure-response prevention, we work together to build healthier coping strategies and regain a sense of control.
About Me
How can you provide care remotely?
I provide care remotely through secure, HIPAA-compliant channels, such as phone, video, and chat, giving clients access to therapy from the comfort and privacy of their own space. This ensures both convenience and the highest level of confidentiality in care.
Approaches · Psychodynamic
How does psychodynamic therapy work and how can it help?
Psychodynamic therapy works by exploring how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. By increasing self-awareness and understanding root causes, it helps clients break unhealthy cycles, improve relationships, and find lasting emotional relief.
Specialties · Self Esteem
How do you work with clients with self esteem issues?
I help clients with self-esteem issues by identifying negative self-beliefs, building on their strengths, and teaching tools like CBT, mindfulness, and affirmations to develop confidence, self-compassion, and a more balanced self-image.
Approaches · Trauma Focused
How does trauma focused therapy work and how can it help?
Trauma-focused therapy helps by creating a safe space to process painful experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and restore a sense of control. Using approaches like CBT, EMDR, or mindfulness, it guides clients in facing trauma at their own pace, building coping skills, and fostering healing and resilience.
Approaches · Motivational Interviewing
How does motivational interviewing work and how can it help?
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered approach that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about making changes in their lives. It empowers clients by strengthening their own motivation and confidence, making it easier to take steps toward their personal goals.
Approaches · Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
How does solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) work and how can it help?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) works by focusing on clients’ strengths and future goals rather than problems. Through practical questions and highlighting what’s already working, it helps clients create solutions, build confidence, and make meaningful changes in a shorter timeframe.
Approaches · Interpersonal (IPT)
How does interpersonal therapy work and how can it help?
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) helps clients improve their mental health by focusing on relationships and social interactions that may contribute to distress. It can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by strengthening communication, resolving conflicts, and building supportive connections.
Approaches · Person-Centered
How does person-centered therapy work and how can it help?
Person-centered therapy works by providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and accepted. With empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine connection, it empowers clients to explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and move toward personal growth and healing.
Approaches · Christian Counseling
How does christian counseling work and how can it help?
Christian counseling integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with faith-based principles, allowing clients to explore challenges through both psychological tools and spiritual guidance. It can help clients find healing, strength, and direction by aligning their mental health journey with their personal beliefs and values.
Specialties · Chronic Illness and Pain
How do you work with clients with chronic illness and pain?
When I work with clients who are living with chronic illness and chronic pain, I take a holistic, compassionate, and flexible approach that acknowledges how deeply these conditions affect every aspect of life. Here’s what that looks like in practice
Approaches · Narrative
How does narrative therapy work and how can it help?
Narrative therapy helps clients separate themselves from their problems by exploring the stories they tell about their lives. It empowers them to reframe these narratives, uncover strengths, and create new, more hopeful stories that support healing and growth.
Specialties · Men's Issues
How do you work with clients with men's issues?
I support men by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk about challenges like stress, relationships, identity, or societal expectations. Together, we build coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen emotional resilience and self-awareness.
Approaches · Humanistic
How does humanistic therapy work and how can it help?
Humanistic therapy works by emphasizing personal growth, self-awareness, and the belief that each person has the capacity for change. Through empathy, authenticity, and unconditional support, it helps clients build self-acceptance, improve relationships, and live more fully aligned with their true selves.
Specialties · Infertility
How do you work with clients with infertility issues?
I provide a supportive space for clients to process the grief, stress, and identity challenges that often accompany infertility. Together we work on coping strategies, strengthening relationships, and making values-based decisions about treatment and life paths.
Specialties · Hoarding
How do you work with clients with hoarding issues?
I work with clients who struggle with hoarding by creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to understand the emotional attachments behind their possessions. Together, we use practical strategies and therapeutic tools to reduce distress, improve organization, and build healthier habits for daily living.
Approaches · Gestalt
How does Gestalt therapy work and how can it help?
Gestalt therapy focuses on increasing self-awareness by exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present moment. It helps clients gain insight into patterns, take responsibility for their choices, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Location
2624 Kensington DR
Suite 103
Tyler, Texas 75703
Specialties
Women's IssuesTrauma and PTSDAnxietyChronic Illness and PainCouples TherapyDepressionGriefIndividual Therapy
Client Focuses
AdultElders (65+)WhiteStraight / HeterosexualChristian
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavior (DBT)GestaltHumanistic